Medication administration safety and common drug side effects scoped to the practical nurse role tested on NCLEX-PN.
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- In the rights of medication administration, which right refers to confirming you are giving the medication to the correct person?
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Right patient- In the rights of medication administration, which right refers to confirming the medication matches what was prescribed?
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Right drug- In the rights of medication administration, which right refers to confirming the prepared amount matches the order?
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Right dose- In the rights of medication administration, which right refers to confirming the method of delivery, such as oral or IV, matches the order?
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Right route- In the rights of medication administration, which right refers to giving the dose within the approved window around its scheduled time?
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Right time- In the rights of medication administration, which right requires that the dose be charted only after it is actually given?
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Right documentation- Which two identifiers should a nurse use to confirm a patient's identity before giving a medication?
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Full name and date of birth- At what three points should a nurse compare the medication label against the order?
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When taking it from storage, when preparing it, and at the bedside before administering it- What additional safety step is required before giving a high-alert medication such as IV heparin or insulin?
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An independent double-check of the dose by a second nurse- After discovering a medication error, what should the nurse do before any paperwork?
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Assess the patient for adverse effects- What document records a medication error for facility review but is never placed in or referenced by the patient's chart?
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An incident (occurrence) report- What is the purpose of using the Z-track technique for an IM injection?
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It prevents the medication from leaking back into subcutaneous tissue and staining the skin- When drawing up regular and NPH insulin in the same syringe, which is drawn up first?
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Regular (clear) insulin- Which type of insulin is the only one safe to give by IV?
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Regular insulin- Before giving digoxin, what should the nurse assess and for how long?
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The apical pulse, counted for one full minute
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